Articles by Kathryn Tretina

Kat Tretina is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Fl. Her work has appeared in publications like Experian, CreditKarma, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: M.A. in Communication Studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

What Is a Credit Card Grace Period? Your credit card grace period — which must be at least 21 days long — is how long you have to pay off your statement balance before paying finance charges. What is the HELOC Draw Period? How to Prepare for the Draw Period End Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina What is the HELOC Draw Period? How to Prepare for the Draw Period End If you have equity in your home — meaning the current market value of your home... Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? If you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re likely thinking about combining your... Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider If you want to invest on behalf of family or friends, learn about the serious risks involved, including the legal and tax implications. How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company Learn how to buy shares of Disney stock to invest in one of the most popular global brands. Compare the different methods to trade shares of (DIS). 9 Reasons Why You Still Want a Bank With Branches Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina 9 Reasons Why You Still Want a Bank With Branches Online banking has become increasingly common and popular among consumers of all... How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index Investing your money is essential to prepare for retirement, rather than just... 403(b) Plans: Guide to Contribution Limits and Withdrawal Rules Learn how 403(b) plans work as retirement accounts for employees in the non-profit sector, including pros/cons, contribution limits, and withdrawal rules. Required Minimum Distributions: Guide to Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings Learn how required minimum distributions (RMDs) work when it comes to withdrawals from your retirement accounts, including how it affects your taxes. How to Invest in the S&P 500 Index Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina How to Invest in the S&P 500 Index While you can buy individual stocks and bonds on your own, that might not be the...